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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$39,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.83/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
2,830
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,248 #29 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Wyoming, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Wyoming earn a median of $39,160 per year ($18.83 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $33,390, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $49,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $39,160 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $39,160 is worth about $42,248 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #29 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,390
$16.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,160
$18.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,610
$23.85/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $39,160 $42,248 —
Colorado $47,380 $45,977 −$8,220
Montana $40,900 $43,214 −$1,740
Nebraska $40,000 $44,394 −$840
Utah $39,840 $40,298 −$680
South Dakota $38,800 $43,799 +$360
Idaho $38,650 $40,474 +$510

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Wyoming?

Certified nursing assistants in Wyoming earn a median of $39,160 per year ($18.83 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $39,160, Wyoming pays 7% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 2,830 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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